Aircraft Maintenance Pilot

Global Medical Response; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Flight, a regional aviation maintenance provider, seeks an Aviation Maintenance Pilot to perform check flights and maintenance support at the Albuquerque facility. The role reports to the DAFO and interacts with maintenance, operations, and safety teams.

You will operate under FAA and company procedures, maintain records, and participate in after-hours support as needed. This position offers up to $100,000 DOE and feasible career growth within GMR’s Guardian Flight network.

Qualifications

• Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) required.
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate complex technical data about aircraft systems.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours and on-call support including travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong work ethic, customer service, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to contribute to Maintenance and Company goals.
• Valid and unexpired driver’s license.
• Current FAA Medical Certificate (First or Second Class).
• 1,200 total flight hours.
• 100 PIC hours in a Multi-Engine Aircraft.
• 500 cross country hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-maintenance visual inspections, ground runs, and operational check flights.
• Performs aircraft repositioning flights as needed for maintenance and operations.
• Ensures quality and readiness after maintenance, including interior/exterior condition and required documentation.
• Keeps Electronic Flight Bags, Pilot Operating Handbooks, and Flight Manuals up to date for return to service.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation for risk, shifts, and load manifests.
• Collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, Dispatch, QA, and Safety teams.
• Maintains required certifications and ongoing training focused on aircraft systems.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

C-AMEL

Technical data interpretation

On-call travel

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

FAA Medical Certificate

Total flight hours

PIC hours (Multi-Engine)

Cross-country hours

Night hours

Instrument hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Mechanic's Certificate (Airframe & Powerplant)

Job description

Job Description

Position:Aviation Maintenance Pilot

Location:Regional Maintenance Facility, Albuquerque, NM

Airframe:C90 and PC12

Schedule:TBD

Annual Salary:Up to $100,000 DOE

TheAircraft Maintenance Pilot (AMP)assigned to a Guardian Flight Regional Maintenance Facility isprimarilyresponsible for performing maintenance check flights of companyaircraftand other duties as per the duties and responsibilities listedbelow.The AMP will report directly to the regional Director of Aviation—Flight Operations (DAFO) forall duties assigned. The AMPwill have a ‘dotted line’ relationship with the regional maintenance leadership for scheduling and tasking.

Responsibilities:

• Performs pre- and post-maintenance visual inspections, ground runs, and operational check flights (OCF) for aircraft undergoing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at regional maintenance facilities and in the field for troubleshooting and/or to ensure aircraft systems are functioning in accordance with design specifications
• Performsaircraftrepositionflights as required foraircraftmaintenance andto supportoperational needs
• Ensuresaircraftquality and operational readiness after undergoing maintenance to include interior and exterior cosmetic items, emergency equipment and basic medical supplies, company and regulatory requirements, interior and exterior cleanliness, and other return to service items asrequired
• Ensures compliance with updates and revisions of Electronic Flight Bags, Pilot Operating Handbooks,AircraftFlight Manuals,AircraftWeight and Balance records, and Pilot Guides foraircraftbeing returned to service after a scheduled periodic inspection event
• Maintainsaccuratecompany and regulatory documentation and record keeping for risk assessment, shifts, load manifests, etc.
• Interacts and collaborates with the Maintenance, Operations, Dispatch, Quality Assurance, and Safety departments
• Maintainsrequired certifications, ongoinggroundand air training, with an emphasis onaircraftsystems training
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) Required.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and effectively communicate complex technical data and processes associated withaircraftsystems
• Ability and willingness toparticipatein the after-hours and on-call support ofaircraftoperational needs which may include travel and working some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Possessstrongwork ethic, customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work in a team environment with an eagerness to contribute to the overall success of the Maintenance department and the Company
• Valid and unexpired driver’s license
• Current First orSecond Class FAAMedical Certificate
• 1,200 Total Flight hours.
• 100 hoursas Pilot in Command of a Multi-Engine Airplane
• 500 Cross Country hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• FAA Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
• 100 hoursasPICin King Air or PC-12 modelaircraft
• Experiencemaintaininggeneral aviation and/or turboprop poweredaircraft

Working Conditions:

• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Must be able to work night, day, and overnight shifts as assigned
• May need todeicethe plane,assistwith towing theaircraftand maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight

Physical Demands:

Please see the list of physical requirements.

Why Choose Guardian Flight?As aleading providerof air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry,Guardian Flightisone ofGlobal Medical Response’s (GMR)family ofsolutions. OurGMRteams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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